Former Chicago Cubs Executive Ruled Out for Red Sox Job
The Boston Red Sox are in need of a new leader for their front office after Chaim Bloom was relinquished as a Chief Baseball Officer.
The Red Sox have seriously underperformed over the course of his tenure and questionable moves were made with the roster. Chief among those was trading away Mookie Betts, one of the top three players in all of baseball.
Still, Boston competes in the most competitive division in baseball. Every single team in the American League East is a competitor for the postseason.
It's not an excuse, but the reality is that a seasoned executive with a background in winning is needed to lead the club.
One name that has circulated is former Chicago Cubs boss Theo Epstein. He could have been a perfect match, but it appears his name is no longer in the running.
According to MLB.com, Sam Kennedy has ruled out Epstein as a potential candidate.
Epstein was the mastermind behind the Cubs' 2015 World Series championship and was a driving force at bringing the club back into relevance.
Widely regarded as one of the brightest minds in baseball, it comes as a wonder as to why the Red Sox wouldn't at least kick the tires on an executive with Epstein's pedigree?
After all, it would be a reunion for Boston and Epstein as the he was charged to take the helm as general manager in 2002.
He resigned from the post in 2005 citing personal reasons.
